2012 Map of Horseshoe Bend

About this map

Horse Shoe Bend defines the northwestern reaches of this Niobrara County landscape, where the Cheyenne River makes a sharp, dramatic turn across the high plains. This 2012 survey illustrates a sparsely populated ranching and rangeland environment, characterized by an intricate network of seasonal drainages including Snyder Cr and its tributary, S Snyder Cr. The terrain is marked by the presence of Coyote Cr to the northeast and is intersected by the rural transit route of Zerbst Rd. Grounded in data from the National Elevation Dataset and National Hydrography Dataset, the map provides a precise view of the dry creek beds and varying elevations that dictate the movement of water and livestock in this portion of eastern Wyoming.